1What is data?
Raw facts that are unprocessed and serve as the building blocks of information
2What is information?
Data that has been processed to have meaning
3Why is accurate, relevant, and timely information important?
It supports good decision making, which is essential for survival in a global environment
4What is a database?
A shared, integrated computer structure that stores end-user data and metadata
5What is a DBMS?
A collection of programs that manages the database structure and controls access to the data
6One advantage of a DBMS
It allows data sharing among multiple applications or users
7What is a single-user database?
A database that supports only one user at a time
8What is a multi-user database?
A database that supports multiple users simultaneously
9What is a desktop database?
A single-user database running on a personal computer
10What is a workgroup database?
A multi-user database supporting a small group or department
11What is an enterprise database?
A multi-user database supporting a large group or entire organization
12What is a centralized database?
A database with data stored at a single site
13What is a distributed database?
A database with data stored across several sites
14What is a transactional database?
A database that supports a company’s day-to-day operations
15What is a data warehouse?
A database that stores data for tactical or strategic decision-making, often containing historical data
16Name the five components of a database system
Hardware, software, people, procedures, data
17What is data dictionary management?
A DBMS function that defines data elements and their relationships (metadata)
18What is data storage management?
A DBMS function that stores data, forms, report definitions, and related structures
19What is data transformation and presentation?
A DBMS function that translates logical requests into commands to find and retrieve data
20What is security management in a DBMS?
A function that enforces user security and data privacy
21What is multiuser access control?
A DBMS function ensuring concurrent access without compromising data integrity
22What is backup and recovery management?
A DBMS function providing procedures for data backup and recovery
23What is data integrity management?
A DBMS function promoting and enforcing integrity rules
24What is a database access language?
A query language provided by the DBMS for data access
25What are database communication interfaces?
Tools that allow the database to accept end-user requests through various network environments